The Learner's Stand

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Event The Learner's Stand
Venue Circa Theatre (1994-), Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 22 April 1995
Last Date 20 May 1995
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Set in a shearing shed presided over by Eunice (a ewe) and Airies (a ram), it follows the fortunes of Terry a new shearer, under the stern guidance of Pete, former champion shearer.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Subjects Bicultural
Farming
Gay
Lesbian
Māori
Sexual Identity
Working Life
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Hori Ahipene Actor Dawn the Transsexual
Jed Brophy Actor Terry
Frank Edwards Actor Pete the Shearer
Murray Keane Actor Gang Boss Dino
Allen O'Leary Actor Aries the Ram
Lucy Schmidt Actor Eunice the Ewe
Carol Smith Actor Jo
Susan Wilson Director
David Geary Playwright
Andrew Moyes Set Designer
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information The Learner's Stand won the Adam Playwrights Award, worth $10,000, in June 1994.
Event Status Completed
Event Identifier 185573
Dataset Theatre Aotearoa